Engineering Manager

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives- where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your role at Baxter

As a member of the site senior leadership team (SLT), this position maintains, supports, and improves existing manufacturing processes including preventive maintenance system, equipment calibration system, new equipment, IQ/OQ/PQ, etc. In this role you will be responsible for leading the manufacturing engineering and maintenance staff while providing support support on some site Project Management Office projects with a focus on successful completion of projects within boundaries of quality, time and budget. Based on significant technical expertise, you will review and approve complex design concepts and provide technical direction to staff. The ideal candidate will be recognized as expert by peers and other personnel within the business and will display general understanding of theories/practices of a variety of disciplines.

Your team

We are a team of inquisitive individuals who embrace a collaborative environment to take on sophisticated challenges that meet the needs of our patients. We often need to change directions and respond to issues to avoid disruptions in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. Together, we build and maintain a positive work environment.

When you join us, you will work with committed individuals who trust each other to deliver on the tasks at hand. We support innovation and out-of-the-box thinking balanced with collaboration across functions and other teams. Our leadership understands the need for continuous education and provides opportunities for further development.

What you'll do

• Manage a variety of complex issues in associated projects, plans and schedules project implementation.
• Responsible for defining scope of work for project team.
• Manage, identify, hire, develop and recognize technical staff; the team may include senior level engineers and technicians.
• Provide technical direction.
• Design new or improved products or process systems.
• Review and approve technical feasibility of complex design concepts and analysis of technologies that incorporate own area of expertise as well as multiple disciplines.
• Review and analyze proposals to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures.
• Recommend proposal to management for consideration and allocation of funds.
• Responsible for preparation of project cost estimates up to multi-million dollar range. Monitors all project expenditures and cost tracking.
• Responsible for policy setting and defining procedures for the staff in accomplishing and documenting projects.
• Provides input on overall engineering department policy.
• Approve protocols and support documentation (engineering change requests, system change forms, etc.) in order to secure project release. This is a "technical approver" position.

What you'll bring

Education and/or Experience

• BS in relevant engineering discipline. Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Must be well versed in engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of GMPs, FDA guidelines, purchasing practices and process validation.
• Must be self-motivated, have good interpersonal skills, capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience.
• Ability to design and implement in own area of expertise.
• Be involved in at least one industry interest group
• Demonstrated effective supervisory skills.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $80,000 - $180,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Physical Demands

• Ability to bend and stretch and to lift up to 35 lbs
• Ability to be on feet up to four hours a day.

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The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

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